7-Star Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Event: Start Date and Rewards

Trainers will be able to face a Rayquaza with an unknown Tera Type with the Mightiest Mark during the 7-Star Rayquaza Tera Raid Event running from December 20, 2024 to January 6, 2025 in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Learn the start and end date of this Tera Raid Event, the best counters to use and how to beat Rayquaza, all rewards you can get, and how to join.

7-Star Rayquaza Tera Raid Event Duration

Rayquaza Raid Release Date:
December 20, 2024 to January 6, 2025

Schedule	Start Date: 2024/12/20 00:00 UTC End Date: 2025/01/06 23:59 UTC
Rewards	7-Star Rayquaza Defeat "Rayquaza the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll get a TBA Tera Type Rayquaza with the Mightiest Mark. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.
Unlock Requirements	Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate To do this, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

The 7-Star Tera Raid Event featuring Rayquaza with an Unknown Tera Type will begin on December 20, 2024 until January 06, 2025 spanning 16 days just like the Mewtwo Tera Raid!

It is currently not known if the Rayquaza will have the Mightiest Mark, and if it can be caught. However, participating in this event should net amazing rewards either way.

Tera Raid Event Codes Board

7-Star Rayquaza Tera Raid Moveset

Rayquaza Speculated Moveset and Abilities

Pokemon	Set
Rayquaza	Tera Type: TBA Ability: Air Lock IVs: TBA EVs: TBA Nature: TBA ・ Dragon Ascent ・ Outrage ・ Extreme Speed ・ Dragon Dance Can also use: ・ Waterfall ・ Earthquake

This moveset is currently speculative and will be updated once the Tera Raid Event goes live!

Possible Stellar-Tera Type!

In the anime, the Shiny Rayquaza was shown to have the crystalline body of a Terastallized Pokemon with no hat. It was then revealed that the Rayquaza belonged to Lucius who also had Terapagos in his posession, which means that this could be our first Stellar Tera Raid Boss!

Stellar Tera Type Explained

Best 7-Star Rayquaza Tera Raid Counters

Super Ancient Pokemon

Kyogre

Groudon

In the Mewtwo Raid, Mew was given a special buff when fighting the raid. We could see this make a return with Kyogre and Groudon, calling back to the events back in Pokemon Emerald which released 20 years ago!

Lucius' Pokemon: Six Heroes

Terapagos	Galarian Moltres	Lapras
Kleavor	Entei	Arboliva

This Raid Event could be a reference to the anime, where Lucius owned a Black Rayquaza and is currently being sought out by the Rising Voltacklers! We could see the focus go to Lucius' other Pokemon and gain buffs when sent out.

Fairy and Ice-type Pokemon

Magearna

Calyrex (Ice Rider)

Just like any other raid, the best counters against Rayquaza should be Fairy and Ice-types. Taking advantage with Ice Rider Calyrex's slow speed with Avalanche or Magearna's Soul-Heart could be the key to taking down Rayquaza!

7-Star Rayquaza Tera Raid Rewards

Rayquaza with Mightiest Mark

Beating this 7-Star Tera Raid should allow you to catch an Rayquaza that will have the Mightiest Mark.

Best Poke Ball to Catch Rayquaza

The following Poke Ball is the best one that fits Rayquaza's design. You can also catch in a Master Ball if you want!

Pokemon	Best Pokeball	Reason
Rayquaza (Shiny)	Luxury Ball	Matches well with Rayquaza's Shiny colors.

List of All Poke Balls and How to Get

Treasures and Battle Items

7-Star Unrivaled Rayquaza Tera Raid Raid Event Rewards
Ability Capsule	Ability Patch	Bottle Cap
Comet Shard	Exp. Candy L	Exp. Candy XL
Nugget	PP Up	Rare Candy
Star Piece	Vitamins	Tera Shards
Mint	TM156: Outrage	Spicy Herba Mystica
Salty Herba Mystica	Sour Herba Mystica	Bitter Herba Mystica
Sweet Herba Mystica

These rewards are based off previous 7-Star Tera Raids. this list will be updated once the raid goes live!

Herba Mystica Rewards

A running trend in the Tera Raids released in 2024, this Rayquaza Raid should also drop every possible flavor of Herba Mystica! Even if you've caught Rayquaza, you can keep grinding this event for amazing rewards!

How to Get Herba Mystica: All Raid Pokemon and Drop Rates

Best Sandwich for 7-Star Rayquaza Tera Raid

Raid Power: Dragon Lv. 2 Sandwich

(#91) Master Hamburger Patty Sandwich
Ingredients	Meal Powers
・ Sweet Herba Mystica ・ Vinegar ・ Pepper ・ Watercress ・ Horseradish ・ Hamburger ・ Onion	・Title Power: Psychic Lv. 2 ・Raid Power: Dragon Lv. 2 ・Encounter Power: Steel Lv. 2

Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Rayquaza during its Raid Event, make sure to eat this sandwich before challenging the raid!

Meal Powers last for 30 minutes, so try to find and beat as many raids as possible during that time!
All Raid Power Sandwich Recipes

How to Join 7-Star Rayquaza Raid Event

Unlock 6-Star Tera Raids to Participate

Rayquaza normally cannot be found in Paldea, making the 7-Star Event Rayquaza quite the catch, but you have to fight it in a Black Crystal Tera Raid.

These raids are tough, so trainers will have to prepare in advance. It's also recommended to complete the post-game before you participate. Players who are in earlier points of the game can still join via Link Code, but it is highly discouraged since these 7-Star raids will be extremely difficult.

How to Unlock 6-Star Raids and List of Pokemon

Black Tera Raids vs. Normal Tera Raids

Remember that Black Tera Raid symbols on the map do not come in any other color except black. Meanwhile, normal Tera Raid symbols are colored according to the Tera Type of the Pokemon in them.

When you're looking for the Tera Raid with the 7-Star Rayquaza, keep your eyes peeled for a Black Tera Raid symbol on the map with the TBA-type icon.

Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles

Join Online Event Tera Raids

You are able to join Event Raid Dens online. When the event is live, you can use our Tera Raid Board to coordinate a team to take it down!

Tera Raid Codes Board

How to Join Online Tera Raid Events

Nintendo Online Needed to Play with Others

To participate in the event with other players, you must have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, which is bought separately from the game.

Multiplayer Modes: All New Co-Op Adventure and Connectivity Options

Update Poke Portal News

Trainers must also make sure they have the latest version of Poke Portal News in their game. This should automatically download if your Switch is connected to the Internet.

How to Check Poke Portal News

1	Press the X Button and select "Poke Portal." Make sure your Switch is connected to the internet.
2	Select "Mystery Gift."
3	Select "Check Poke Portal News."

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Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

7-Star Feraligatr Tera Raid Round 2
Start Date	Nov 8, 2024 (Thu) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	Nov 10, 2024 (Sun) at 14:59 UTC
Upcoming Tera Raid Events
Event	Description
5-Star Blissey Tera Shard Event Rerun	Featured Pokemon: Blissey with increased drops for Tera Shards and Candies! Duration: 11/8/2024 (12:00 AM)~ 11/10/2024 (11:59 PM)
7-Star Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Event	Featured Pokemon: Level 100 Rayquaza with the Unrivaled Mark Duration: 12/20/2024 (12:00 AM) ~ 1/06/2025 (11:59 PM)

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